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Hishashi Kodatsume had arrived to the field of combat, which used to be a dirty dust bowl of a rundown Rukongai district, known as Kusajishi. The destruction was incredible, but he had not come to marvel at the power that was unleashed there upon the Soul Society, but to combat the Hollow threat while the other Squads did their various duties. There were souls scrambling for safety all around him, and other Soul Reapers arriving to join him in the effort. Squad One had been very direct in their mission and it was time to start his end of the deal. The panda reaper charged into combat with his zanpakuto drawn as he rushed to cut into a small Hollow. He had remembered his training from the Academy when it came to obliterating and purifying Hollow, and that was to hit them on the back of the head, so as to avoid seeing the identity of the Hollow slain in case it was a former friend. His strength paired with his blade was enough to sever and purify the Hollow with a single blow, but it was a weakling, and only a warm up for the neophyte strength in combat that Hisashi possessed. "I sure hope they brought some bigger guys!", the eleventh division panda swordsman roared as he continued onward to get closer to the crystal were all the action was happening.

He was a member of the Kodatsume clan and he knew well that he would have to bring the power in order to make his family's name shine with honor. The same honor that his elders had brought the clan many moons before and would continue to do so as long as their ancient claws slashed out at the world and the evils it brought forth. It was his sacred duty as a Soul Reaper to bring peace and balance to the souls, sure, but there was nothing more thrilling than the combat and honor that came before and after the process. It was one of the major factors that drove him.

The storm had just begun and so far he had slayed a single Hollow. It was a dissapointment to Hisashi and he knew his captain, the fierce Kenpachi Zaraki, would not accept him ending his day until he had slain every single Hollow there. It was an impossible goal, but that was the beauty of the Eleventh Division. Strength was only limited by your own perception, and in a case of mind over matter; "If you don't mind, they don't matter." That was one of those famous Eleventh Division teachings that made Hisashi and his comrades in arms as strong as they were, and as fearsome in melee combat as any of the thirteen court guard squads. The time for action and proof that Eleventh still had what it took to bring forth the elites of combat was upon the Sereitei and so far the panda appeared to have what it took to make sure that was upheld to the fullest.

Zero would arrive on the scene in a mannerly time after he had left the shinigami academy. He couldn't believe his eyes. The destruction was immense, and many hollows were taking advantage of the situation that was held before him. Soon enough, his yellow eyes would gaze upon the large blue crystalline struck that had pierced into the ground of the Northern Rukongai district. "Yep, that is certainly not a normal." he would mutter to himself. He studied it from a distance for a brief moment. "I can't even begin to make a guess of what it is." he would mutter again. 'Nyan~ We should approach the object, and scan it. Then we can begin to form a hypothesis. It would be wise to return a fragment to the twelfth division for further testing.' Elizabeth the fourth's little cheerful voice would speak into Zero's mind. A soft chuckle would leave Zero's lips. "Oh Elly. We were made for each other. I might have literally made you for me, but still it warms my little heart." he would say in a rather happy tone.

It was then that he saw some of his fellow twelfth division preparing to approach the site. "Of course, One does not simply approach a large blue crystal." Zero would make a brisk jog over to his fellow twelfth division members. "Make a line nerds, We're going to science!" he would exclaim rather cheerfully. Zero had become a vice captain, completed his training for the day, and he had something to study all in one day. It was like the best day ever, well the destruction and the mass of hollows were not a good, but still Zero was going to focus on the positive. 'Meowster, at this rate it will take some time for the division to approach the crash site.' Elly the little robot cat would speak within his mind. "Got it Elly, I will approach. Maybe we can get a simple scan before the team reaches to extract a piece of the crystal."

Zero moved past his fellow division members to help out, and perhaps move close enough to scan the crystalline object. 'Approach with caution meowster.' Elly would voice a simple warning to Zero. "I'll be fine. I have you right. Come to me Elly! <3" Zero would nearly shout. A black and red stripped short haired cat would leap out of this air. The cat would land on Zero's right shoulder. 'Hello Nyan~' the cat would speak in Zero's mind before nuzzling into his right cheek. The red haired young man would catch a glimpse of a hollow moving to him. Zero would point at the hollow aiming right at the mask with is index finger pointing, and his thumb extended upwards. "Taser em Elly." he would command the little robot cat. Elly would hop off her master's shoulder, open her mouth, and a bright EMP pulse would strike shocking the hollow right in the mask. "Got em." he would say before motioning Elly to return to his shoulder. Elly would then gracefully and effortlessly leap back onto Zero's right shoulder.

Yellow eyes would then scan further into the mess. He could see a large panda in the midst of combat. A big fluffy panda bear, if the panda wasn't so damn intimidating, and the action being socially unacceptable, he would want to give the panda a hug. He would begin to make his way over to the panda, and the others around him. There was safety in numbers after all. Though, the introvert in him was begging him to just do his own thing. He didn't have to chill with them, just stay close by. It was nothing but a brisk jog before he reached him. He was just in time to see a ninja girl compliment the panda bear. That could be useful! "Hey do you...." he started to say. However, just like that the ninja girl was gone to do ninja things. A deep sigh left his lips. "Well that pretty much sums up my relationship with girls, and people for that matter now that I think about it."


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It wouldn't be long after Zero mentions that this is just his luck with girls that the young, female Shinigami would appear behind him and lightly place a hand on his shoulder. "Bad luck with girls, eh?" She would tease with a playful smile on her face while walking out in front of the Twelfth Division Vice Captain, and the panda Eleventh Division member, "though that is my fault for speeding off like that." Despite the young woman's hands being taken up by her dual swords, a series of throwing daggers floated in the air around her. Her gaze fall to the panda, Kodatsume Hisashi, as he went into an outburst about something or the other and swearing to kill a hundred Hollow for being called a panda. Sakura blinked and sighed, "No one called you a panda, Kodatsume. I complimented you on a job well done." Her gaze would shift between the two men, "Don't just kill a hundred Hollow! Kill a thousand as your pride of a Shinigami!" She would cheer throwing her right hand, and weapon into the air in a valorous passion, "That is something your captain would say, right?" Next was the red haired male, "Name is Sanada Sakura. Youngest daughter of the Sanada Clan, and vice captain of the Second Division. May I be of some help to you?" Even as the young ninja makes her own introductions to the two of them, those daggers are flying towards the Hollow coming within thirty feet of her. Many of them striking the masks of the beasts felling them with little effort, as she spoke with her fellow Shinigami. Her gray orbs fall on the robotic kitten with Zero, "So cute~ Can I pet?" She would ask, before moving to attack some of the Hollow whom avoided her daggers.

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Yama stepped forward into the light. He had been watching for a moment. “Sakura, Be a bit more careful and pace yourself. Your father would admire your energy, but I think he cares more about your safety.” Then Yama watched as a hollow ran at him. He let it get right up on him before he moved to attack it. He didn’t move to unsheathe his sword. He instead grabbed hold of his foe and ripped it in half. As he continued to walk forward he continued to leave his sword sheathed. It was not yet time for his Sword to be revealed. There was little need. These hollows were nothing. They were numerous But insignificant. Besides. This many weaklings never arrive too far ahead of their master. Something big was likely coming, and he needed to conserve his energy for that. So there wasn’t a rush for now. He walked forward; tearing a bloody path through the fray with his bare hands.

He shouted, “This takes me way, way back. And it’s making me hungry. After we’re done here I’m going to have to go have a meal. Maybe some roasted pork…” And he smiled. This really was all too familiar. And at the same time, it was humorous. It had been over a century since he was a hollow. It have been over three centuries since he had been in this kind of situation using just his strength against this many hollows. But his memories were strong. It was why his powers were what they were. After a few moments he walked back toward where Sakura had been and there he stood for the moment.

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It would seem that the panda soul reaper was ignoring the group, perhaps cause of their lightheartedness to the clearly dire situation at hand. "That is a shame." Sakura would say though below her breath as Kodatsume would seemingly lose himself in battle like the captain of his division would. A soft sigh would leave her lips, before her soft gaze fell upon Zero, the other Vice Captain, once again. "So, you wish to get a sample of the stone, Zero-Fukutaicho?" She would respond as he had made a request to study a fraction of the stone in the epicenter of this disaster, "Roger. Rely on me to keep your path safe as you make your way to collect a sample." Another one of her daggers would be sent flying into the mask of a Hollow that seemed to slip pasted the detection of the eleventh division member, "Watch your six, Kodatsume!" Her harsh tone would then be broken as another spoke up in a deep voice, scolding her for her seemingly reckless actions on the battleground. Those dull eyes widen seeing the mountain of a man walking towards them, while simply tearing Hollows in two. "Use your Zanpaku-tou, Uncle Yama! We are to purify these souls." The young woman would roll her eyes before taking a quick step from the ground towards the man. A hug is given before her serious attitude returns, "Help me secure the Vice Captain's path to the stone." She would leap from Yama's shoulder and spin in the air before landing gracefully once more, "Aside...I am more graceful, and faster than you, or father, give me credit for. I am a Vice Captain now." Her right index and middle finger tap the badge on her left arm as if to prove a point to the mountain. She would then run into the fray of Hollows allowing her dual blades to work their magic through the swaths of beasts, like a deadly dance. Any out of reach of her blades were still not safe, as daggers flew through the air to pick off stragglers near her. A dangerous smile forming on her face, as she enjoying letting herself lose upon her foes.

Word Count [Event]: 1,069 + 367 [183 Interaction] = 1,619
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Yama sighed and enjoyed the hug while it lasted. It was good to get a hug every now and then. It reminded him of how long he’d known her. And how adorable she was in her childhood. He and Her father had been friends for far longer than she’d been alive, and because of their current ranks, Yama was able to keep an eye on his friend daughter for him, despite the fact that he was technically her subordinate. It didn’t really matter to him though. Sakura would always be that same adorable kid wishing for stories. “No matter how big you get, no matter how high a rank you attain, You must remember to pace yourself. I’m not talking about grace. I’m talking about stamina! Staying power! You’re still young, and you have much to learn Sakura.” He chuckled a bit as she went back to dashing about. Then he realized she had said he should use his zanpakuto. Interesting. Last time he used it she hadn’t been able to even look at it. She’d said it was creepy. He smiled as he reached over his shoulder for his Sword’s hilt. He grasped it tightly and slowly removed it from the sheath. the long bladed odachi required a full extension of his arm to remove it. Though, it was only an odachi to a normal sized person. To him, it was just the right size. He rested the blade on his shoulder and then popped his shoulder. “Resurrect! Honeō!” He rumbled deeply.

His sword changed shape and grew significantly larger. The shikai was an Odachi sword big enough to an odachi for Yama. The blade was a portion of a lower jaw, with large conical teeth still set in it. The The guard and hilt were also bone. With the pommel being a large talon. The bones, teeth, and talon being black in color with a dull sheen. The Sword gave off an actual roar as it transformed. It was the roar of an ancient and unknown beast of large size, deep and rumbling. The sword looked incredibly heavy, but Yama wielded it one handed. A hollow ran up to him, and he swung the sword down on its head. The movement was perhaps even more brutal than his earlier method of removing the hollows from his way, as his sword didn’t cut its way through the hollow. It crushed its way through; shattering the mask and flesh in its path. It was a merciless, but quick move. That soul would likely have a headache in their next life, because Yama knew that kind of pain could last between lives.


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